Liverpool's Melwood Training Ground was calm and peaceful. Tony Barrett, a reporter for the Echo, interviewed many players in the team in the middle of the week to understand the atmosphere and situation within Liverpool.
As the European competition had entered the final stage, many teams with no ambitions began to prepare for summer signings. There was no lack of scouts from big teams who came to Liverpool to observe the Liverpool players up close.
Real Madrid still hoped to get Alonso.
In France, the rising Paris Saint-Germain wanted to complete a shocking transfer. The club's chairman publicly announced that he would use 200 million euros to bring in Qin Xiong.
Barcelona and Mascherano exchanged glances.
Chelsea seduced Meireles to try to strengthen the midfield.
The upper-middle European teams were also very fond of Liverpool's substitutes.
Aurelio was confirmed to leave the team at the end of the season to go to La Liga.
Babel and Ngog also had the idea of leaving. They had finally forced Torres to leave. In the end, an even more unstoppable Suárez came.
Every inch of youth was like a tear!
They really couldn't take it anymore and had the idea of leaving the team.
As a talented player of the new generation in England, Sterling had also been offered an olive branch by other clubs. However, the Liverpool Football Club was not a fool. It had cost them a lot to get Sterling. Moreover, Sterling had been steadily growing through training. If they let him go now, it would be an absolute loss.
Tony Barrett mainly interviewed players who were rumored to leave the team.
Qin Xiong bore the brunt of the interview. The financial group behind Paris Saint-Germain was not to be underestimated. In the face of the transfer rumors, he jokingly said, "If the 200 million euros were for me, then I would consider it."
From the perspective of interests, Qin Xiong was now building his own "business empire"!
His brand had successfully gained a foothold in the Asian market and even the European market. He needed to continue to gain glory to consolidate the results.
The rewards were very generous.
This had nothing to do with how much wealth he had, but his ability to create wealth. In terms of income, if he joined Paris Saint-Germain, perhaps the salary would be high, and the treatment would be good, but his income would actually decrease when he combined all aspects of commercial influence.
Qin Xiong could go wherever he wanted to go in the European football world, but what he pursued now was his own satisfaction. He could get glory and not have so many troubles.
As for the other Liverpool players who were rumored to be transferring, they basically maintained a firm stance in response to the rumours. They either expressed their loyalty or would not consider a transfer at the moment because Liverpool were about to meet Manchester United in the Champions League.
The league title was already in the bag. Whether or not the Champions League title could be defended, the next two Champions League semi-finals would be crucial. If they successfully passed, then there would only be one final to successfully defend the title!
The 34th round of the Premier League arrived as scheduled over the weekend. Liverpool faced Birmingham City, who were in the relegation zone, at home.
Before the match, Comain announced the starting lineup to the media.
On the afternoon of the 23rd of April, Anfield was packed with people.
Because it was a home game day, Liverpool could be crowned the Premier League champion four rounds ahead of time!
In the locker room before the game, Koeman looked around at the starting players. When everyone was ready to play, Koeman opened his mouth and said, "The reason why I announced the starting list yesterday was to let the opponent think that we would let down their guard in this game. The whole world knows that we will play Manchester United in four days. It is only a matter of time before we win the league title. What about Birmingham City? Birmingham City is still in the relegation zone. They need points to fight for success in avoiding relegation. Can you imagine how the game situation will develop? "
The players, who were usually the substitutes, were arranged to be the starters today. They looked at each other. It was not difficult to guess the opponent's thoughts.
Birmingham City must think that Liverpool would save their strength for the Champions League, which was correct.
But saving their strength did not mean that the starting lineup today was weak!
As a result, Birmingham City had to play against Liverpool at Anfield no matter what.
Liverpool could face Birmingham City in this game.
Comain saw everyone's expression and knew that the players had figured it out.
He said lightly, "I hope the team can announce the title today! Because Manchester United, which is ranked second in the Premier League, has a stubborn manager. Ferguson still insists to this day that Manchester United has a chance to complete the reversal. We will not argue with Manchester United, but we want to completely destroy Manchester United's hopes! In this way, we can attack Manchester United's fighting spirit and confidence, which will help us to face Manchester United in a better state and attitude in a few days! In the Champions League! Your mission today is to defeat Birmingham City on their home ground! Help the team to win the league title! Suppress Manchester United's momentum! So, you are the main characters today! "
It was undeniable that Comain's words had a great stimulating effect, which made the Red Army's fighting spirit soar instantly.
With the belief that they would win, the Red Army's starting players left the locker room.
The atmosphere at Anfield Stadium was enthusiastic. The game between Liverpool and Birmingham City was also hailed by the media as the China derby!
Because both clubs now had China elements.
Birmingham City's boss was China's tycoon, Yang Jiacheng. Two months ago, Birmingham City defeated Arsenal 2: 1 in the EFL Cup and regained the EFL Cup title after 48 years.
Although it was a brilliant achievement for the club, it could not hide Birmingham City's predicament in the league.
They were still in the relegation zone.
With the starting list announced by Comain yesterday, the team would face Manchester United in the Champions League semi-final in a few days.
And now Birmingham City needed points to avoid relegation.
Many factors made the outside world think that Liverpool would at least give Birmingham City a draw.
The defending champion gave a team that avoided relegation one point, which was definitely a lot of respect.
Especially at home.
If the two bosses really had a good personal relationship, then maybe Liverpool would generously give Birmingham City three points.
Of course, this was the outside world's speculation.
After the game started, Liverpool's frontline, led by Suarez, including Kuyt and Sterling, shone in the front field.
Birmingham City guessed wrong. Liverpool was really not that generous!
When Birmingham City's goal was knocked open by Liverpool in the 32nd minute of the game, the noise created by the cheers of the Red Army fans in Anfield made Birmingham City completely wake up.
Liverpool did not want to lose the game at all!
And Liverpool wanted to win!
Birmingham City had no choice but to press on when the score was behind, and then Liverpool used counterattacks and fast attacks to attack the opponent's defensive line again and again.
Before the end of the first half, the young player Sterling received Suarez's return pass outside the penalty area and scored with a low shot, making the score 2: 0!
Everything bodes ill for Birmingham!
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